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Top reasons to use our service to help you find a high street conveyancing solicitor in Kensington

  • 1 You can gain comfort when you choose the very best, most recommended conveyancing solicitors. Kensington has a number to select from, but for a truly dependable and dependable service many local people have been use the recommendation of this site.
  • 2 Excellent communication and a wealth of experience are key benefits that you should look for when choosing conveyancing solicitors. Kensington property deals can be made significantly more protracted because of lack of transparency between all the parties. The lawyers listed ensure that communication channels are open and act on arising issues and developments instantly.
  • 3 Kensington property lawyer are the key to a successful Kensington conveyancing experience, keeping the process under control. They are on your side throughout, offering dedicated advice for the duration of your conveyancing
  • 4 The Kensington conveyancing firms that are listed are dedicated to providing the most cost, efficient and transparent conveyancing service to borrowers, sellers and investors in Kensington
  • 5 There is a strong possibility the the conveyancers for the other party are based in Kensington - if so sets of solicitors are likely to have worked on conveyancing matters in the past

Examples of recent conveyancing in Kensington since October 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Kensington

Having been referred to your organisation we were about to appoint conveyancing solicitor in Kensington endorsed by you but have come across alternative costs illustrations on the internet seem less expensive – why is this?

You can find many firms of websites advertising alleged cut-price conveyancing, but supplementalfees end up with the completion bill totally different to the one you expected. Solicitors are duty bound to ensure charges outlined in terms and conditions should be transparent and reasonable invoiced The law firms that we list for conveyancing in Kensington set out all charges for a domestic conveyancing transaction.

We are purchasing a property and require a conveyancing solicitor in Kensington who is on the Clydesdale approved panel. Can you recommend a local firm?

Our service is limited to being a directory service for firms who wish to be listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for Clydesdale . We don't recommend any particular firms conducting conveyancing in Kensington.

I have 7378 less than 75 years unexpired on my lease and require a lease extension for my flat in Kensington. Conveyancing solicitors on the Chelsea Building Society panel can deal with such extensions right?

Most leasehold conveyancing experts should be able to deal with a lease extension. if you are obtaining a mortgage then your lender may insist that the lease be extended before competition. Chelsea Building Society have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook in relation to minimum unexpired lease terms. As of 8/1/2026 the requirements read as follows :

85 years from the date of completion of the mortgage. Please ensure that you explain the implications of a short term lease to the borrower.

I just bought a house at auction in Kensington. Conveyancing is needed. What happens now?

Now that you are legally committed yourself to purchase you should appoint a conveyancing solicitor soon as you are faced with a fast approaching a fixed date to complete the deal. Every auction property will ordinarily have a corresponding legal pack. This should include most,if not all of the paperwork that your solicitor requires. In the case of leasehold property the auction pack should provide a copy of the lease, management information and a sellers leasehold information form and associated conveyancing paperwork pertinent to leasehold premises. You need to pass this on to your appointed conveyancing solicitor as soon as possible. You also need to ensure that your finances are in place to complete the transaction on the set completion date.

Last month we had a mortgage agreed in principle with TSB. Kensington conveyancing lawyers are selected. How long does it take for TSB to send the offer to the conveyancing practitioner?

Some lenders take longer than others. Have TSB done the survey? Have you advised TSB as to your lawyers' details and checked that your lawyers are on the TSB conveyancing panel? Sometimes it can take as long as six weeks for a mortgage offer to be issued.

It is not clear whether my mortgage offer obliges me to make sure the lease term for the flat is extended prior to the completion date. I have telephoned my Kensington building society branch on numerous occasions and was advised it wasn't a problem and they would lend. My Kensington conveyancing solicitor - who is on the mortgage company conveyancing panel- called to say that they refuse to lend in accordance with their published requirements. Who do I believe?

Your solicitor must follow the CML Handbook section two requirements for your bank. Unless your lawyer obtains specific confirmation in writing that the bank will go ahead, your lawyer has no choice but to refrain from exchanging contract and committing you to the purchase. We would suggest that you ask the lender to contact your lawyer in writing confirming that they will accept the number of years left on the lease.

I have been told that property searches are the number one reason for delay in Kensington house deals. Is there any truth in this?

The Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO) published conclusions of a review by MoveWithUs that conveyancing searches do not feature amongst the top 10 causes of delays in the conveyancing process. Local searches are not likely to feature in any delay in conveyancing in Kensington.

I have been on the look out for a leasehold apartment up to £235,500 and found one close by in Kensington I like with open areas and railway links in the vicinity, the downside is that it only has 49 years unexpired on the lease. There is not much else in Kensington for this price, so just wondered if I would be making a grave error acquiring a lease with such few years left?

Should you need a mortgage the shortness of the lease will be an issue. Discount the price by the expected lease extension will cost if it has not already been discounted. If the current proprietor has owned the property for at least twenty four months you could request that they start the process of the extension and pass it to you. You can add 90 years to the existing lease with a zero ground rent applied. You should consult your conveyancing solicitor about this.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Kensington regulated by the SRA

It is important to note that the listed firms do not limit their work for conveyancing in Kensington but also conveyancing throughout England and Wales.

  • Salinger Solicitors & Notary Public, 165 Kensington High Street, Kensington, London, W8 6SH
  • North Star Law Ltd, St. James House, 13 Kensington Square, London, W8 5HD
  • Bromptons, 219 Kensington High Street, London, W8 6BD
  • Merali Beedle Llp, Vicarage House, 58-60 Kensington Church Street, London, London, W8 4DB
  • John May Law, 17 Kensington Place, London, W8 7PT

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Kensington regulated by the SRA

The firms listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Kensington practicing in commercial conveyancing in Kensington. This should include advice on buying and selling small and large scale commercial property and agricultural land
  • Selachii Llp, 96 Kensington High Street, London, London, W8 4SG
  • Salinger Solicitors & Notary Public, 165 Kensington High Street, Kensington, London, W8 6SH
  • North Star Law Ltd, St. James House, 13 Kensington Square, London, W8 5HD
  • Bromptons, 219 Kensington High Street, London, W8 6BD
  • Merali Beedle Llp, Vicarage House, 58-60 Kensington Church Street, London, London, W8 4DB

Domestic Licensed Conveyancers in Kensington regulated by the Council of Licensed Conveyancers

Please note that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Kensington but also conveyancing across England and Wales.
  • Stratega Law Ltd, Sutherland House, W1F 7TE
  • Stratega Law Ltd, Bldg 3 Chiswick Park, W4 5YA
  • Ldn Conveyancing Ltd, 3 Acton Hill Mews, W3 9QN
  • R & C Property Lawyers Llp, 10A Upper Tooting Road, SW17 7PG
  • Quality Conveyancing Ltd, Westgate House, W5 1YY

*Source acknowledgement: House price data produced by Land Registry as well data supplied by Lexsure Ltd.

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